The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5414, aims to enhance the enrollment process for military families in the state's Birth-to-Three program. It modifies existing law by replacing the current requirements for eligible children and their families with a more structured approach that includes a multidisciplinary assessment of the child's needs, the development of an individualized family service plan, and regular reviews of this plan. Notably, the bill introduces a new provision that mandates a referral to a mobile application for ongoing developmental screening, ensuring families have access to necessary resources for their child's development.

Additionally, the bill specifically addresses the needs of children from military families who are relocating due to service members' orders. It stipulates that if a child was previously enrolled in an early intervention system in another state, the new state's system must facilitate a smooth transition by transferring records, conducting reassessments, and developing a new individualized family service plan within 45 days of referral. This legislative change is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and is designed to minimize disruptions in early intervention services for children of military families.